Ta'amu is now on the practice squad. His former spot on the active roster is occupied by wide receiver David Gilreath, who was promoted from the practice squad after Ta'amu's release.

The Steelers needed to add a receiver to the roster because Antonio Brown's injury would have left them with just three healthy wideouts on Monday night.

Brown has an ankle sprain and is listed as questionable for Sunday night against Baltimore, so the Steelers may opt to keep Gilreath on the roster for a while longer.

Ta'amu served a two-week suspension without pay after he was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 14 on the South Side.

Police said the 22-year-old Ta’amu led officers on a chase and crashed into parked cars. He faces several charges, including fleeing police, aggravated assault by vehicle and driving under the influence.

Ta'amu was the Steelers' fourth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

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Alameda Ta'amu

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman Alameda Ta'amu was arrested on charges of leading police on a chase while driving drunk and crashing into parked cars, injuring a woman, authorities said.